What are the responsibilities and job description for the Venture Business Development Manager-Biosolutions position at Novozymes (part of Novonesis)?
Are you ready fora new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We're here to better our world with biology.
Join us as our new Venture Development Manager-Biosolutions!
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced commercial-minded and partnership-driven Venture and Support Development Manager to join our global Ventures & External Innovation team for North American Bioeconomy. This role is pivotal for driving long-term growth and fostering strong relationships with relevant start-ups and corporate customers to establish innovation partnerships in the field of industrial biotechnology. You will build and help mature our mid- to long-term growth venture pipeline. The ideal candidate brings experience and relationships in biosolutions including bioenergy/biofuels.
In this role you'll make an impact by:
Pursuing and managing commercial and strategic partnerships with start-ups and corporate business centered around industrial biotechnology innovation in areas adjacent or explorative to Novonesis' core businesses
Working in close collaboration with the Ventures & External Innovation colleagues from scouting and assessment, the venture leads, and venture technology team - and collaborating with the cross-functional colleagues from across the corporate organization, including global marketing, regional sales, and global R&D
Validating the commercial viability of innovation and opportunities by engaging and testing with commercial partners/customers by leveraging MVPs, testing hypotheses and challenging business case assumptions
Owning external relationships and leading negotiations of mutually beneficial agreements (e.g., commercial or technology development) with external innovation partners and third parties, such as service providers, suppliers, or downstream customers
Knowledge of decarbonization, carbon intensity (incl. regulatory and voluntary market dynamics) and experience and connections in the value chains of agriculture, biofuels, biochemicals are strongly desired - especially bioethanol market in North America
Managing the interface between corporate ventures and established customer relationships owned by line-of-business sales managers
Building industry relationships within the industrial biotechnology industry and the biotech startup and venture capital customers by actively participating in industry events including conferences and association meetings
Monitoring industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
To succeed you must hold:
5 years of selling/development experience in industrial biotechnology innovation, preferably biofuels
Proven experience in business development with a track record in establishing and managing commercial relationships with start-ups and corporate accounts
Strong customer relationship management and ability to challenge customers' status quo and willingness to implement large-scale capital investment projects
Ability to present business cases, opportunity assessments, analyses, and solutions to complex problems in a precise manner with exceptional problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, to lead, and be a team player
Willingness to travel (>30%) as required
Location: Remote
Application deadline:April 4, 2025
Expected salary range: $ 125,000-165,000 base bonus
Benefits you will enjoy:
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- All benefits begin on your first day
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Salary : $125,000 - $165,000
